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Potential destinations for Kyrie Irving in 2016

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Cleveland Cavaliers fans can still remember how painful it was to see LeBron James announcing that he would take his talents off of the Cleveland and to the South Beach, joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Unfortunately for them, they might experience a similar feeling once again, in about two years from now. Superstar point guard Kyrie Irving doesn't seem like he … [Read more...] about Potential destinations for Kyrie Irving in 2016

What the future holds for Luol Deng and the Cleveland Cavaliers?

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When the Cleveland acquired former All-Star forward Luol Deng, the entire Cavaliers nation was excited. Deng is a proven star, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and also a great contributor on offense. In fact, he was the leading scorer of his former team, the Chicago Bulls. Now, more than a month after the trade, things don’t look that good for Cleveland. … [Read more...] about What the future holds for Luol Deng and the Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers still a couple years away from being NBA playoff contender

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The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders.  There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. Year two of the post-LeBron James makeover in Cleveland is underway.  Led by reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Kyrie Irving, the future is … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers still a couple years away from being NBA playoff contender

2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight

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It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year.  The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season.  They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight

The 10 Worst NBA Drafts in the Lottery Era

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The calendar now reads June. In the NBA that means it’s time to crown an NBA Champion. However among the biggest of NBA nerds, it also means it’s time to get ready for the NBA draft. We're only two weeks and a few hours away from the 2011 NBA Draft. This year, it’s preparing for the likes of Kyrie Irving, Derrick Williams, Enes Kanter and Brandon Knight to join the greatest … [Read more...] about The 10 Worst NBA Drafts in the Lottery Era

Cleveland Cavaliers look to build around Kyrie Irving this off-season

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All things considered, there should actually be optimism regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Kyrie Irving appears to be the face of the franchise that Cavs fans hoped they were getting with the top overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.  With four of the top 34 picks in the 2012 NBA Draft and a ton of cap space, management should look to build around Irving this off-season. … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers look to build around Kyrie Irving this off-season

Cavs Kyrie Irving backs off earlier remarks about his, Coach K.’s Team USA future

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Kyrie Irving had to clarify remarks he made Monday night on Mike Krzyzewski's future with the U.S. Olympic basketball program. The Cavaliers franchise point guard and #1 pick in the #NBA draft this past June, had to back off earlier made comments by saying he spoke prematurely in saying Krzyzewski would coach the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. "I spoke to Coach K (and) he did tell … [Read more...] about Cavs Kyrie Irving backs off earlier remarks about his, Coach K.’s Team USA future

Cavs Kyrie Irving MVP of NBA Rising Stars game

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Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving made eight 3-pointers and finished with a Rising Stars game high 34 points Friday night helping Team Chuck beat Team Shaq 146-133 in the NBA showcase exhibition between the league's best rookies and second year players. It's the Rookies vs. Sophomores game but now with a new brand. Yes, it's an All-Star game, where NO ONE plays any … [Read more...] about Cavs Kyrie Irving MVP of NBA Rising Stars game